THE occupation of Glasgow Polytechnic's administration block by

students looks set to enter its second week after a management demand

for an immediate end was rejected.

Students, protesting against conditions and prices at the college

canteen, yesterday threw out the demand, vowing instead to continue

their action. The move also comes despite a threat from the college

governors to withdraw from talks until ''normal business is resumed''.

Leaflets outlining recent improvements made to facilities at the

polytechnic, and those planned, were distributed yesterday by the

management to convince students to end their protest.

Detailing the changes, vice principal Dr Peter Bush said: ''It is

being represented that polytechnic governors and senior staff have no

concern for student facilities. This is demonstrably untrue.

''We share your concerns over the nature of some of the facilities but

are surprised that the student body as a whole seems to be unaware of

the considerable progress achieved and plans that are in hand.''

However, he pointed out that the college would only be able to develop

and deliver its plans if the occupation ended immediately. ''When normal

business is resumed, further talks can and will be held on the

improvement of student facilities,'' he said.

Dr Bush said he was surprised the students had rejected the offer of

detailed negotiations with management over the introduction of a price

system.

It is understood the governors are prepared to go back to the original

canteen prices prior to the 9% increase. Prices would then be reviewed

on a weekly basis and determined by current material costs, with a 7%

ceiling.